Technics EAH-A800
Technics
91 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve3 85
Jabra
81 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-A800
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Technics EAH-A800 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, which many users compare favorably to wired headphones, especially when using the LDAC codec. Reviewers praise the comfortable fit, effective ANC, and the ability to create an immersive soundstage with clear stereo separation. However, a few users report durability concerns, such as the headband material loosening within a month and faulty components after a year, while others suggest minor improvements like larger ear cups and more EQ bands.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Immersive soundstage with stereo separation
- LDAC codec support for high-quality audio
Cons
- Durability concerns with headband material
- Faulty components after a year
- Ear cups could be slightly bigger
- Headband feels hard on scalp
- Only 5 EQ bands (wants more)
Sound quality 7
Build quality 2
Comfort 3
Anc performance 2
Ldac codec 3
Eq customization 2
Jabra Evolve3 85
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-A800 | Jabra Evolve3 85 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | super-soft earpads | memory foam |
| Headband | — | Recycle Aluminium Mono folk and slide arm |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 6★ |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 15 kHz |
| Impedance | 34 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 108.5 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | AAC, LC3, SBC |
| Surround | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones with 2 Device Multipoint Connectivity - EAH-A800-K Black | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear | Technics | Black | Over Ear | Over E | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Dual Hybrid | Jabra Advanced ANC |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | A2DP 1.2, AVRCP 1.6, HSP 1.2, HFP 1.9, SPP 1.2, PBP 1.0, TMAP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | — |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m | 30.5 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs | 120 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours | 5 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | Android & iOS |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
Jabra Evolve3 85
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong battery (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Technics EAH-A8000.260score per dollar
vs
Jabra Evolve3 850.169score per dollar
Technics EAH-A800 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 38 specs.
